Supporting early level learners to digitally document their learning: enhancing early level literacy with digital technology. In this introductory session recording (part 1 of 2), we explore the Digital Literacy Experience and Outcomes (that sit within the Technologies Curriculum) and where they overlap with the Literacy and English curriculum. You will find out about a range of …
Digital technologies provide opportunities for us to design unique learning spaces for the children. Bringing resources and experiences virtually into the setting can lead learning well-beyond what was originally planned. Realising the Ambition | Learning resources | National Improvement Hub (education.gov.scot) (page 79) Learning with and through digital technology opens so many possibilities for creativity. Realising …
Why is cyber resilience and internet safety (CRIS) so important? We are spending an increasing amount of time learning, playing and socialising in online environments. In fact, 87% of people aged 16+ in the UK used the internet in 2019 (Ofcom). Our online behaviours fall into three categories, we: consume create communicate To support our children and young …
Microsoft have created the Digital Future Programme to help young people explore the digital future aims to prepare young people for the technology-driven world of tomorrow, demonstrate how diversity helps build better technology, and how it can be used as a force for positive change. The programme brings together the best resources from Microsoft and …
The Commonwealth Secretariat is hosting a webinar in partnership with Microsoft about the skills young people need to be competitive employees, entrepreneurs and digital citizens. Over 60 percent of the Commonwealth’s 2.4 billion citizens are aged 29 or under. This webinar is an opportunity for young people from across the Commonwealth to talk to industry experts about their digital skills needs and challenges. Discussions …
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is the UK agency responsible for identifying cyber risks and attacks, combatting cyber crime and providing guidance and information to the public. They recently launched a brand new game to teach children aged 7 to 11 how to stay secure online. read more here play the game Let …
Micro:bit have created this series of three lessons (designed for learners aged 11-14 years) to introduce cyber security. Learners explore the need to create strong passwords before writing algorithms and programs to create their own ‘strong password generator’ using the BBC micro:bit. Go to micro:bit lessons
There are a range of different competitions and challenges, aimed at all ages, that support and challenge learners to learn about Cyber Resilience. CyberFirst Girls Competition 2021 The NCSC are working hard to get more girls interested in a career in cyber security. The CyberFirst Girls Competition provides a fun but challenging environment to inspire …
The NCSC are working hard to get more girls interested in a career in cyber security. The CyberFirst Girls Competition provides a fun but challenging environment to inspire the next generation of young women to consider a career in cyber security. The competition is a team event, with each one made up of 4 female …
Step Up, Speak Up! – Childnet “Online sexual harassment is unwanted sexual conduct on any digital platform and it is recognised as a form of sexual violence.” Step Up, Speak Up! is a practical campaign toolkit to address the issue of online sexual harassment amongst young people aged 13 – 17 years and includes …
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